Tristan Layfield is a nationally recognized career strategist, resume writer, and personal brand expert who has helped hundreds of professionals across industries build stronger, more strategic job search materials. As the founder of Layfield Resume Consulting, he works with mid-career and transitioning professionals to develop clear, impactful resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that tell a compelling career story.

Featured in Black Enterprise, The Muse, and NPR’s “Life Kit,” Tristan uses his background in recruiting and talent acquisition to bridge the gap between what hiring managers want and what job seekers present. His consultative and collaborative approach ensures that every client leaves with documents that are not only polished — but purposeful.

Services are delivered virtually, making them accessible to clients nationwide and internationally.

🔧 Services Offered

• Professional Resume Writing
  • Targeted and ATS-optimized resumes tailored to industry and role
  • Specialized formats for mid-career, career changers, and senior professionals

• Cover Letter Development
  • Custom-written cover letters aligned with the job description and voice of the applicant

• LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • Strategic summaries, keyword alignment, and headline revisions to boost profile visibility

• Personal Branding Strategy
  • Clarity coaching sessions to align voice, goals, and presentation across all career materials

• Job Search Support
  • Resume audits, mock interviews, and content revisions based on recruiter insights

• Group Coaching & Speaking (by request)
  • Workshops and sessions on personal branding, career clarity, and resume strategy for universities, nonprofits, and organizations